Chaya Atkins

@artbychaya

Chaya Atkins, born in Melbourne, is an Australian artist specialising in oil painting, whose work spans a variety of subjects, including portraits, figure in contexts, and landscapes. Her practice is rooted in personal relationships, drawing on the deep connections she shares with family and close friends, emphasising the importance of platonic relationships. These relationships form the backbone of her work, reflecting the strength and support they offer during challenging moments. Chaya’s approach is intimate and contemplative, inviting viewers to empathise with the shared human desire for connection. Through the use of red, a recurring colour in her palette, she symbolises the warmth and energy of human bonds, while also evoking fire’s dual nature of comfort and destruction. This exploration of connection, both nurturing and intense, underscores the vitality of human relationships, offering an invitation to reflect on our collective longing for meaningful connection.

View the work: Building 24 Level 1, Rayner Hoff Project Space